What are the Differences Between Small Cell and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer?

What are the Differences Between Small Cell and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer?

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By Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.

Throughout the world, lung cancer is the main cause of cancer-related deaths. Whereas small cell lung cancer (SCLC) accounts for up to 15% of all lung cancer diagnoses, the remaining 85% of lung cancer cases are of the non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) subtype.